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EFCC Declares Former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted

By Chinedu Echianu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. In a public notice released on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the funds were part of an investment provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery. According to […]

November 10, 2025

Local News

Stakeholders Describe NILDS Quiz Catalyst for Youth Leadership, Stronger Democracy

By: Oluwakemi Kindness As Nigeria continues to seek ways to deepen democratic participation, stakeholders have commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for using education to build civic awareness among young people. Speaking at the opening of the 10th edition of the NILDS National Quiz Competition in Abuja, a member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, described the quiz as a vital tool for raising informed and responsible young leaders who will drive Nigeria’s […]

November 10, 2025

Economy

NDIC Now Operating With Stronger Legal Powers — MD

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Thompson Oludare Sunday, says the Corporation is now operating under a much stronger legal framework. The framework empowers it to effectively liquidate failed banks and hold those responsible for their collapse fully accountable. Sunday gave the assurance when he received the President/Chairman of Council of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), Chimezie Victor Ihekweazu (SAN), and members of his council during a […]

November 10, 2025

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Business

TINUBU TO SIGN DIGITAL ECONOMY, E – GOVERNANCE BILL INTO LAW THIS WEEK

By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria is set to become a frontliner in regulatory law on Digital Economy and E - Governance in Africa with possibility of signing into law this week by President Bola Tinubu , a bill jointly drafted and processed for that purpose by both the Senate and the House of Representatives . Indications to this emerged on Monday during a one day Public Hearing on National Digital Economy and E - Governance Bill 2025 organised by the Senate […]

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Sport

CAT Boss Backs Ochei As New Tennis Boss in Nigeria

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), Jean Claudio Talon, has expressed confidence and pledged full support for the newly elected President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, following his landslide victory in the October elections. Talon noted that Ochei’s wealth of experience, leadership qualities, and administrative acumen will propel Nigerian tennis to new heights of excellence. > “Victor Ochei’s track record of effective leadership and his passion for sports development […]

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Sport

CRICKET: ICC, NCF charts fresh strategy for growth at Two-day meeting in Lagos

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has successfully concluded a two-day strategy meeting in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Lagos, held on November 7 and 8, 2025. The high-level engagement, themed around redefining and repositioning cricket in Nigeria, focused on reviewing the NCF’s strategic policies to accelerate the sport’s growth and development across the country. Facilitated by two renowned experts from South Africa — Prof. Jacques Faul, Chief Executive Officer of Titans Cricket Club, and […]

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Sport

Beach Soccer: Anambra Warriors Clinch Maiden NBSL Title

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, as Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors were crowned champions after a pulsating encounter that went down to the wire. The Warriors edged defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC 5–3 on penalties after both sides played out a tense 1–1 draw in regulation time, to lift their first-ever national beach soccer title. The grand finale, which wrapped up the fifth […]

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Sport

Imo Emerges Overall Winners at South east Taekwondo Championships

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The vibrant city of Owerri came alive over the weekend as the South East Taekwondo Championships thrilled fans and athletes alike at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Dan Anyiam Stadium. The three-day regional event, held from November 7 to 9, 2025, featured 74 athletes from four South Eastern states—Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, and Enugu—competing fiercely for regional supremacy. At the end of an intense and colorful competition, host state Imo emerged overall champions, topping the medal table […]

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General

CSOs Raise Concerns Over Delayed Openings, Malpractices in Anambra Election

By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concerns over delayed poll openings, voter apathy, and reports of vote buying during the Anambra State governorship election. In an interim statement released Saturday afternoon and signed by Convener of the Situation Room, Yunusa Ya’u, the Situation Room says voting began peacefully across most parts of the state but started late in several areas. According to its observers, many polling units opened around 9:15 a.m, while some in Ogbaru […]

November 9, 2025